Carton and Plastic Based Packaging Systems, Aseptic Liquid Food Packaging, Hygienic Filling Machines, Plastic Bottle Systems, Bottle Filling Machines, Dairy and Juice Packaging Solutions and other Carton Systems
Packaging Solutions for Liquid Food Packaging
At the centre of Elopak's well established range of packaging solutions is the Pure-Pak carton, the world's first paperboard carton. Today Elopak's packaging pedigree has been enhanced to include a range of plastic solutions as well. Based in Norway, and wholly owned by the Ferd Group (one of Norway's largest privately owned industrial groups) Elopak is continually modifying its packaging expertise to match changing world demands for packaged food. Elopak's business is to break new ground at every level of packaging; processing standards, food science, logistics analysis, packaging concepts, all alongside a total systems approach which uniquely characterizes Elopak's contribution to the world of packaging. Half a century of continuous development sees a truly global corporation operating on every continent. With in depth penetration through a network of market units and associates in more than 40 countries and customers in over 100, the Elopak Group seeks to bring its international expertise and product technology to new markets. PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR CARTON AND PLASTIC BASED PACKAGING SYSTEMS Elopak's Mission To satisfy market needs for attractive high quality carton and plastic based packaging systems for non-carbonated fresh and long-life liquid food products. This will be achieved by continuous focus on consumer and customer satisfaction, innovation, operational efficiency and human capital development. Elopak Company Strategy for Aseptic Liquid Food Packaging Elopak will focus on and be the leading international player in the fresh and premium aseptic liquid food packaging market. This will be achieved by: Continuous launch of product/systems developments and innovation Continuous improvement of operational efficiency Geographic expansion Establish a strong system portfolio in the growing long-life liquid food packaging segment to support long-term growth ELOPAK'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Elopak is committed to the principles of sustainable development and will conduct its business with due respect for responsible resource management and protection of the environment. Elopak's Environmental Objectives We direct our efforts to: Be respected for our environmental responsibility Reduce the environmental impact of our products and services Influence the environmental impact in the total value chain PRODUCTION OF USER-FRIENDLY PACKAGING Elopak has been providing consumers with convenient, user-friendly packaging since 1957. We are packaging food, one of the world's most precious resources that must be well protected. It should reach consumers in high quality and low price. Loosing food through bad packaging wastes far more resources than packaging itself. Put another way, efficient, modern packaging reduces the impact on our environment. Continuously evolving, continuously responding to demand Thanks to systematic development and improvement programmes Elopak today uses less material and less energy in its packaging systems, and is still able provide a greater choice of packs than ever before. In close co-operation with producers and manufacturers in the whole supply chain we are working to continuously improve the design, resource use and efficiency of packaging. The liquid carton board is 16% lighter than it was a decade ago, the aluminium foil layer for aseptic cartons is 30% thinner than 30 years ago and the stiffness of the board is 20% greater. All Elopak's packaging can be disposed of safely in modern controlled waste management systems Delivering the goods in prime condition Consumers in the developed world purchase food and drinks where and when they want them. Because of packaging, these foods remain in prime condition from purchase date to use-by date. In less developed countries, up to half of all food is ruined before it gets to the consumer. In USA and Western Europe this figure is less than 3%. Delivering the goods at the right price Good packaging means lower prices for foods, because it reduces the cost of transport, distribution, storage and retailing and reduces the costs associated with food wastage. Recycling Used Packaging Used packaging can be recycled after having served its main purpose: protecting the food, and saving it from going to waste. Fibre packaging, the beverage cartons, can be collected with other lightweight packaging material and sorted, - and the cellulose is recovered in a process called re-pulping. This involves nothing more complicated than hot water and simple process equipment. The recycled fibres are re-used in a variety of new paper products like office stationary, egg boxes, paper towels. When the cellulose fibres have been recycled a few times, the fibres become very short and are then used in corrugated packaging material. Plastic materials can either be reused as raw material in the same type of plastic, or recycled into new plastic materials in a process called feedstock recycling. Energy recycling of both the cellulose fibres and plastic materials saves new energy sources. PACKAGING MATERIALS – Fibre Packaging and Plastic Packaging Fibre packaging Packaging made from cellulose fibres takes their raw material from the forest. The trees are all harvested in the northern coniferous belt, which means Canada, USA, Northern Europe and Russia. Most of the trees go to saw mills, only what cannot be used for saw timber, i.e. for house building and furniture making - is taken to specialised production facilities to be made into paper. Plastic packaging Plastic packaging takes their raw material from natural resources such as oil and natural gas. Plastics accounts for less than 5% of the global oil consumption, and packaging less than that. As the products can be recovered, either in an energy incineration facility or through material recycling, the resources are re-used with a high degree of efficiency.
At the centre of Elopak's well established range of packaging solutions is the Pure-Pak carton, the world's first paperboard carton. Today Elopak's packaging pedigree has been enhanced to include a range of plastic solutions as well.
Based in Norway, and wholly owned by the Ferd Group (one of Norway's largest privately owned industrial groups) Elopak is continually modifying its packaging expertise to match changing world demands for packaged food. Elopak's business is to break new ground at every level of packaging; processing standards, food science, logistics analysis, packaging concepts, all alongside a total systems approach which uniquely characterizes Elopak's contribution to the world of packaging.
Half a century of continuous development sees a truly global corporation operating on every continent. With in depth penetration through a network of market units and associates in more than 40 countries and customers in over 100, the Elopak Group seeks to bring its international expertise and product technology to new markets.
Elopak's Mission
To satisfy market needs for attractive high quality carton and plastic based packaging systems for non-carbonated fresh and long-life liquid food products. This will be achieved by continuous focus on consumer and customer satisfaction, innovation, operational efficiency and human capital development.
Elopak will focus on and be the leading international player in the fresh and premium aseptic liquid food packaging market.
This will be achieved by:
ELOPAK'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Elopak is committed to the principles of sustainable development and will conduct its business with due respect for responsible resource management and protection of the environment.
Elopak's Environmental Objectives
We direct our efforts to:
Elopak has been providing consumers with convenient, user-friendly packaging since 1957. We are packaging food, one of the world's most precious resources that must be well protected. It should reach consumers in high quality and low price.
Loosing food through bad packaging wastes far more resources than packaging itself. Put another way, efficient, modern packaging reduces the impact on our environment.
Continuously evolving, continuously responding to demand
Thanks to systematic development and improvement programmes Elopak today uses less material and less energy in its packaging systems, and is still able provide a greater choice of packs than ever before.
In close co-operation with producers and manufacturers in the whole supply chain we are working to continuously improve the design, resource use and efficiency of packaging.
The liquid carton board is 16% lighter than it was a decade ago, the aluminium foil layer for aseptic cartons is 30% thinner than 30 years ago and the stiffness of the board is 20% greater.
All Elopak's packaging can be disposed of safely in modern controlled waste management systems
Delivering the goods in prime condition
Consumers in the developed world purchase food and drinks where and when they want them. Because of packaging, these foods remain in prime condition from purchase date to use-by date. In less developed countries, up to half of all food is ruined before it gets to the consumer. In USA and Western Europe this figure is less than 3%.
Delivering the goods at the right price
Good packaging means lower prices for foods, because it reduces the cost of transport, distribution, storage and retailing and reduces the costs associated with food wastage.
Used packaging can be recycled after having served its main purpose: protecting the food, and saving it from going to waste.
Fibre packaging, the beverage cartons, can be collected with other lightweight packaging material and sorted, - and the cellulose is recovered in a process called re-pulping. This involves nothing more complicated than hot water and simple process equipment. The recycled fibres are re-used in a variety of new paper products like office stationary, egg boxes, paper towels. When the cellulose fibres have been recycled a few times, the fibres become very short and are then used in corrugated packaging material.
Plastic materials can either be reused as raw material in the same type of plastic, or recycled into new plastic materials in a process called feedstock recycling.
Energy recycling of both the cellulose fibres and plastic materials saves new energy sources.
Packaging made from cellulose fibres takes their raw material from the forest. The trees are all harvested in the northern coniferous belt, which means Canada, USA, Northern Europe and Russia. Most of the trees go to saw mills, only what cannot be used for saw timber, i.e. for house building and furniture making - is taken to specialised production facilities to be made into paper.
Plastic packaging takes their raw material from natural resources such as oil and natural gas. Plastics accounts for less than 5% of the global oil consumption, and packaging less than that. As the products can be recovered, either in an energy incineration facility or through material recycling, the resources are re-used with a high degree of efficiency.
Carton Systems
Elopak offers customers complete, flexible and cost efficient packaging solutions. We offer filling machines, materials handling equipment, closures and package design. ELOPAK CARTON SYSTEMS The Pure-Pak® symbol is the identifying mark for safe, convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly containers. The Pure-Pak® carton system offers machines, technology and competence encompassing the focus on board development, coating and printing technologies. CARTON SYSTEMS CONCEPT – Chilled and Ambient Systems Chilled Systems Packaging Solution We seek to respect the natural taste of the products and the nutritional value of the food. Elopak’s standard fresh and clean concept provides cost effective packaging for dairy products requiring shelf life up to 10 days. Elopak's chilled systems include a wide range of filling methods and product applications based on paperboard packaging. Elopak's expertise covers all the essential components of a total systems packaging solutions, so that as well as providing filling machines and packaging, Elopak can assist with supplying or coordinating equipment for product processing, product handling and product distribution. Elopak combines as many of these components as the customer needs to create a tailor-made packaging solution. Elopak chilled filling technologies Hygienic: for chilled products Clean: for improved protection by using clean air (HEPA Filter) Ultra clean: For improved protection and extended shelf life by using clean air (HEPA Filter) plus carton disinfection. Ambient Systems Packaging Solution The hot fill concept is ideal for those processors requiring a long life performance with the minimum investment. Hot fill is an inexpensive conventional filling technology that gives a robust, long life performance to products such as fruit juices. The typical shelf life is 6-12 months. The Elopak Ambient Systems include a wide range of filling methods and product applications for fiber-based packaging material. Elopak's expertise covers not only filling machines and packaging, but the total system. Elopak can supply, handle and coordinate downstream materials handling equipment and distribution systems, as well as product processing and handling equipment. Pure-Pak® Long-Life filling technologies Hot-Fill (hot-filling followed by a cooling tunnel) Aseptic (cold or ambient filling of the product without additional cooling required) CARTON SYSTEMS PRODUCTS The Pure-Pak Carton The Pure-Pak® carton is the primary packaging in the total Elopak portfolio and its classic design is essentially the same as in the patent of 1915. The appearance of the carton communicates a high quality product. The design of the Pure-Pak® carton ensures safe handling through the distribution chain, maximizes the shelf impact and protects the contents until consumption. To achieve this Elopak offers many board types, pack sizes, configurations and print qualities to meet the marketing demands of its environment. THE BOARD TECHNOLOGY The main board structures used in Pure-Pak® cartons are divided into four different types, as described below. PE boardThis is used for fresh products with short shelf life in chilled distribution. PE (Polyethylene) is the sealing layer providing protection from moisture and bacteria. Paperboard provides stiffness, strength and light protection Alu boardThis is used for aseptic and hot filled products with long shelf life in ambient distribution and fresh juices in chilled distribution. Aluminium provides the best oxygen barrier and light protection. EVOH boardThis is a none foil barrier alternative the Alu board. It can be used for extended shelf life and long shelf life in ambient and chilled distribution. EVOH-barrier represents a none foil alternative as an oxygen barrier where the light barrier of aluminium foil is not required. In all cases board weight (gram\m²) will vary depending on the size of pack selected. CARTON SHAPES AND SIZES The mini Diamond Pure-Pak carton is perfect for drinking thicker and richer liquids directly from the pack. This packages presents more possibilities for dairy, juice and new age beverages. It comes in the sizes 250ml, 330ml and 500ml. The shape of the Pure-Pak Curve carton provides new graphic possibilities and a prominent space for product names, slogans or other messages. This new carton stands out confidently on the shelf. It comes in the sizes 500ml, 750ml and 1000ml SCREW CAPS AND CLOSURES As long-life products require the highest protection level possible, Elopak has at an early stage decided to implement a post applied screw cap solution, leaving the carton intact for highest safety and yet still meet the requirements set by our customers. The innovative screw caps that have been developed by Elopak also allow for differentiation between price and functionality, so catering for the main market, product segments, and different requirements The Pak-Lok® Concept - adding consumer convenience to cartons Elopak’s closure programme is called the Pak-Lok concept. Our closures are available in a range of screw cap sizes, pouring performances, opening styles, processing compatibility and colours. Elo-Lok applicators The Elo-Lok closure is applied in the filling machine by an Elo-Lok applicator. Cartons manufactured for this screw cap are equipped with a full cut hole ready to receive the cap Pure-Lok applicators The Pure-Lok closure is sealed in position by either hot air or hot melt glue over a pre-cut disc. The barrier properties of the cartons are fully maintained till the consumer opens the closure by breaking the board seal.
Elopak offers customers complete, flexible and cost efficient packaging solutions. We offer filling machines, materials handling equipment, closures and package design.
The Pure-Pak® symbol is the identifying mark for safe, convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly containers.
The Pure-Pak® carton system offers machines, technology and competence encompassing the focus on board development, coating and printing technologies.
We seek to respect the natural taste of the products and the nutritional value of the food. Elopak’s standard fresh and clean concept provides cost effective packaging for dairy products requiring shelf life up to 10 days.
Elopak's chilled systems include a wide range of filling methods and product applications based on paperboard packaging. Elopak's expertise covers all the essential components of a total systems packaging solutions, so that as well as providing filling machines and packaging, Elopak can assist with supplying or coordinating equipment for product processing, product handling and product distribution.
Elopak combines as many of these components as the customer needs to create a tailor-made packaging solution.
Elopak chilled filling technologies
The hot fill concept is ideal for those processors requiring a long life performance with the minimum investment. Hot fill is an inexpensive conventional filling technology that gives a robust, long life performance to products such as fruit juices. The typical shelf life is 6-12 months.
The Elopak Ambient Systems include a wide range of filling methods and product applications for fiber-based packaging material. Elopak's expertise covers not only filling machines and packaging, but the total system. Elopak can supply, handle and coordinate downstream materials handling equipment and distribution systems, as well as product processing and handling equipment.
Pure-Pak® Long-Life filling technologies
The Pure-Pak® carton is the primary packaging in the total Elopak portfolio and its classic design is essentially the same as in the patent of 1915. The appearance of the carton communicates a high quality product. The design of the Pure-Pak® carton ensures safe handling through the distribution chain, maximizes the shelf impact and protects the contents until consumption. To achieve this Elopak offers many board types, pack sizes, configurations and print qualities to meet the marketing demands of its environment.
THE BOARD TECHNOLOGY
The main board structures used in Pure-Pak® cartons are divided into four different types, as described below.
PE boardThis is used for fresh products with short shelf life in chilled distribution. PE (Polyethylene) is the sealing layer providing protection from moisture and bacteria. Paperboard provides stiffness, strength and light protection
Alu boardThis is used for aseptic and hot filled products with long shelf life in ambient distribution and fresh juices in chilled distribution. Aluminium provides the best oxygen barrier and light protection.
EVOH boardThis is a none foil barrier alternative the Alu board. It can be used for extended shelf life and long shelf life in ambient and chilled distribution. EVOH-barrier represents a none foil alternative as an oxygen barrier where the light barrier of aluminium foil is not required.
In all cases board weight (gram\m²) will vary depending on the size of pack selected.
CARTON SHAPES AND SIZES
The mini Diamond Pure-Pak carton is perfect for drinking thicker and richer liquids directly from the pack. This packages presents more possibilities for dairy, juice and new age beverages. It comes in the sizes 250ml, 330ml and 500ml.
The shape of the Pure-Pak Curve carton provides new graphic possibilities and a prominent space for product names, slogans or other messages. This new carton stands out confidently on the shelf. It comes in the sizes 500ml, 750ml and 1000ml
As long-life products require the highest protection level possible, Elopak has at an early stage decided to implement a post applied screw cap solution, leaving the carton intact for highest safety and yet still meet the requirements set by our customers.
The innovative screw caps that have been developed by Elopak also allow for differentiation between price and functionality, so catering for the main market, product segments, and different requirements
The Pak-Lok® Concept - adding consumer convenience to cartons Elopak’s closure programme is called the Pak-Lok concept. Our closures are available in a range of screw cap sizes, pouring performances, opening styles, processing compatibility and colours.
Elo-Lok applicators The Elo-Lok closure is applied in the filling machine by an Elo-Lok applicator. Cartons manufactured for this screw cap are equipped with a full cut hole ready to receive the cap
Pure-Lok applicators The Pure-Lok closure is sealed in position by either hot air or hot melt glue over a pre-cut disc. The barrier properties of the cartons are fully maintained till the consumer opens the closure by breaking the board seal.
Filling Machines for Cartons
Standard Cross-Section Filling Machine Rectangular Cross-Section Filling Machine Mini Cross-Section Filling Machine Maxi Cross-Section Filling Machine Aseptic Packaging: Standard Filling Machine Aseptic: Mini Cross-Section Filling Machine STANDARD CROSS-SECTION FILLING MACHINE Pure-Pak® CSK-S30 Cross-Section Hygienic Filling Machine Application: Fresh dairy products and ambient juice with optional Hot Fill and HEPA. Description: An inexpensive hygienic filling machine available also with clean filling options. This machine is easy operated and maintained. This energy efficient filling machine is fully covered with hinged tempered glass doors and mainly stainless steel construction. Optional feature are build in screw cap applicator, Pure-Pak® Curve and Diamond Pure-Pak® Curve capability. Pure-Pak® P-S30/P-S30D Cross-Section Versatile Filling Machine Application: Fresh dairy products and ambient juice with optional Hot Fill and HEPA. Description: This machine is the most versatile in the Pure-Pak® range of filling machines. Its favourable output/size ratio has made this a very popular machine. A vertical keel separates the machine drive side form the filling side, thus ensuring Clean, Hygienic filling and easy access for service and maintenance. Optional feature are build in screw cap applicator, Pure-Pak® Curve and Diamond Pure-Pak® Curve capability. Pure-Pak® P-S120UC Cross-Section Hygienic Filling Machine Application: Fresh dairy- and juice, ESL products as well as for non-carbonated water and other selected applications. Description: This machine provides a new design concept that integrates the latest filling technology. Design considerations have been particularly applied to sanitation, reduced maintenance and ease of operation. This Ultra Clean industry leading hygienic filling machine comprises design features such as HEPA clean air system, automatic machine disinfection, carton decontamination, double diaphragm filler, dedicated cip unit and sterilizable filling station. The improved touch screen operator controls with universal symbols ease the operation of the machine. Optional feature are build in screw cap applicator, Pure-Pak® Curve and Diamond Pure-Pak® Curve capability. RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION FILLING MACHINE Pure-Pak® R90 Cross-Section Filling Machine Application: Fresh dairy- and juice products and other selected applications. Description: This machine provides a new design that integrates the latest filling technology. Machine design and control systems are state-of-the-art and special design considerations have been particularly applied to sanitation, reduced maintenance and ease of operation. MINI CROSS-SECTION FILLING MACHINE Pure-Pak® U-ME70SCL2 Cross-Section Filling Machine Application: The standard rubber nozzle makes the machine ideal for fresh cream, fermented milk products and juices with cells. Screen nozzles are available as option. Description: The Pure-Pak® U-ME70SCL2 filling machine offers a new opportunity in the increasing portion pack/on-the-go market. It is built to fit the new MINI DIAMOND PURE-PAK® CURVE - a carton that combines innovative design with the functionality of a larger screw cap. Pure-Pak® P-M30DSC Cross-Section Filling Machine Application: The P-M30DSC is designed to serve the portion pack market for milk, juice and wine. Long life juice when ordered with optional Hot-fill and HEPA. Description: The classic P-M30DSC with built in screw cap applicator has been upgraded with Diamond Pure-Pak® and/or Diamond Pure-Pak® Curve. A vertical keel separates the machine drive side from the filling side, thus enabling both clean and hygienic filling and easy access for service and maintenance. This machine is available with a screw-cap applicator. MAXI CROSS-SECTION Filling Machine Pure-Pak® P-H27 Cross-Section Filling Machine Application: Fresh dairy and juice products. Selected non-food products. Long-life juice with optional Hot-fill and HEPA. Description: The P-H27 is available in a Hygienic, a Clean and a Hot-fill version. A vertical keel separates the machine drive side from the filling side, thus ensuring clean, hygienic filling and easy access for service and maintenance. This machine is also available with a screw-cap application. Pure-Pak® H90UC Cross-Section Hygienic Filling Machine Application: Fresh dairy- and juice, ESL products as well as for non-carbonated water and other selected applications. Description: This machine provides a new design concept that integrates the latest filling technology. Design considerations have been particularly applied to sanitation, reduced maintenance and ease of operation. This Ultra Clean industry leading hygienic filling machine comprises design features such as HEPA clean air system, automatic machine disinfection, carton decontamination, double diaphragm filler, dedicated cip unit and sterilizable filling station. The improved touch screen operator controls with universal symbols ease the operation of the machine. ASEPTIC PACKAGING: STANDARD CROSS-SECTION FILLING MACHINE Pure-Pak® U-S80A Cross-Section Filling Machine Application: Aseptic packaging of juice, wine and water. Description: The Pure-Pak® U-S80 Aseptic is a 3-line aseptic filling machine. It incorporates every control parameter for safe and trouble-free aseptic packaging. Built-in control functions monitor the cartons from the magazines, through the sterilization processes in the aseptic chamber, until they are safely packed in one of Elopak's Material Handling Systems. ASEPTIC: MINI CROSS-SECTION FILLING MACHINE Pure-Pak® U-M100A Cross-Section Filling Machine Application: Aseptic mini Pure-Pak® cartons give new possibilities for aseptic filling of juice, beverage and liquid food products in an increasing portion-pack market. Description: It has a top/down double-membrane filler with built-in leak monitoring and control functions for reliable aseptic filling, The Pure-Pak® U-M 100 Aseptic system is easy to install as delivered as fully assembled integrated unit.
Application: Fresh dairy products and ambient juice with optional Hot Fill and HEPA.
Description: An inexpensive hygienic filling machine available also with clean filling options. This machine is easy operated and maintained. This energy efficient filling machine is fully covered with hinged tempered glass doors and mainly stainless steel construction.
Optional feature are build in screw cap applicator, Pure-Pak® Curve and Diamond Pure-Pak® Curve capability.
Description: This machine is the most versatile in the Pure-Pak® range of filling machines. Its favourable output/size ratio has made this a very popular machine. A vertical keel separates the machine drive side form the filling side, thus ensuring Clean, Hygienic filling and easy access for service and maintenance.
Application: Fresh dairy- and juice, ESL products as well as for non-carbonated water and other selected applications.
Description: This machine provides a new design concept that integrates the latest filling technology. Design considerations have been particularly applied to sanitation, reduced maintenance and ease of operation.
This Ultra Clean industry leading hygienic filling machine comprises design features such as HEPA clean air system, automatic machine disinfection, carton decontamination, double diaphragm filler, dedicated cip unit and sterilizable filling station. The improved touch screen operator controls with universal symbols ease the operation of the machine.
Application: Fresh dairy- and juice products and other selected applications.
Description: This machine provides a new design that integrates the latest filling technology. Machine design and control systems are state-of-the-art and special design considerations have been particularly applied to sanitation, reduced maintenance and ease of operation.
Application: The standard rubber nozzle makes the machine ideal for fresh cream, fermented milk products and juices with cells. Screen nozzles are available as option.
Description: The Pure-Pak® U-ME70SCL2 filling machine offers a new opportunity in the increasing portion pack/on-the-go market. It is built to fit the new MINI DIAMOND PURE-PAK® CURVE - a carton that combines innovative design with the functionality of a larger screw cap.
Application: The P-M30DSC is designed to serve the portion pack market for milk, juice and wine. Long life juice when ordered with optional Hot-fill and HEPA.
Description: The classic P-M30DSC with built in screw cap applicator has been upgraded with Diamond Pure-Pak® and/or Diamond Pure-Pak® Curve. A vertical keel separates the machine drive side from the filling side, thus enabling both clean and hygienic filling and easy access for service and maintenance. This machine is available with a screw-cap applicator.
Application: Fresh dairy and juice products. Selected non-food products. Long-life juice with optional Hot-fill and HEPA.
Description: The P-H27 is available in a Hygienic, a Clean and a Hot-fill version. A vertical keel separates the machine drive side from the filling side, thus ensuring clean, hygienic filling and easy access for service and maintenance. This machine is also available with a screw-cap application.
Application: Aseptic packaging of juice, wine and water.
Description: The Pure-Pak® U-S80 Aseptic is a 3-line aseptic filling machine. It incorporates every control parameter for safe and trouble-free aseptic packaging. Built-in control functions monitor the cartons from the magazines, through the sterilization processes in the aseptic chamber, until they are safely packed in one of Elopak's Material Handling Systems.
Application: Aseptic mini Pure-Pak® cartons give new possibilities for aseptic filling of juice, beverage and liquid food products in an increasing portion-pack market.
Description: It has a top/down double-membrane filler with built-in leak monitoring and control functions for reliable aseptic filling, The Pure-Pak® U-M 100 Aseptic system is easy to install as delivered as fully assembled integrated unit.
Printing Methods and Printing Inks
There are two basic printing methods available within Elopak: flexographic and lithographic. STANDARD FLEXO PRINTING METHOD Standard flexography is a highly efficient printing method, but there are certain limitations which must be taken into account during the initial design process in order to obtain the best results from this medium. Standard flexo is used mostly for designs containing large solid areas, bold, sans-serif type faces and course screen rulings (20 l/cm) SUPER FLEXO PRINTING METHOD Through continuous investment in new generation, high quality nine-and-10-colour printing machines which feature automatic colour to colour registration; gearless drive systems; thin printing plates and sleeves for accurate plate mounting, our flexo print quality has improved significantly. Elopak introduced this flexo improvement as super flexo in 1995. The maximum screen ruling for super flexo is 34 l/cm which is sufficient for many design types. OFFSET LITHO PRINTING METHOD For over 12 years, Elopak has been using offset printing for the highest print quality demands. Offset permits reproduction and printing of finer screen rulings and photographic images. Our sophisticated offset machines are equipped with UV (ultra violet) lamps between all printing units for fast ink curing which enables high-quality, high-speed printing on PE coated board. UV CURABLE PRINTING INKS UV-curing (drying) is a process which occurs when the inks are exposed to intense UV-light. Technically, UV curable inks offer many environmental and quality advantages, for instance increased abrasion and chemical resistance properties; they are non-flammable, non toxic and contain no solvents. UV-FLEXO PRINTING Solvent reduction (VOC's) and improved print quality continue to be key driving factors for the ongoing introduction of UV-flexo into our world-wide operations. UV-inks do not dry until they are cured (exposed to UV light). They can be left on press overnight for example with no change to colour or performance. As a 100% solid system, UV-inks offer greater consistency in colour and viscosity and also sharper dot structure when compared to solvent based flexo inks. UV-flexo inks are very similar to UV-offset inks although they are thinner (lower viscosity) and involve no water emulsification as is required with offset. Due to several small differences and a slightly thicker ink film, UV-flexo inks appear much glossier compared to UV-offset printing. ELOPAK TECHNOLOGY CENTER At the Elopak Technology Centre various properties are tested, such as filling performance, shelf life and off-taste during storage. We have to ensure that the filling machine and packaging material protect the product for possible hazards and contamination. Packaging protects the product from the environment, and the level of protection is dependant on the barrier and mechanical properties of the packaging material. The loss of vitamins and aromas, colour changes are parameters that need to be analysed very carefully. We must also satisfy the customer expectations of product quality during storage. An internal sensory panel of qualified assessors is used to verify an excellent sensory quality of food products filled in our package. CARTON SHAPES AND SIZES The mini Diamond Pure-Pak carton is perfect for drinking thicker and richer liquids directly from the pack. This packages presents more possibilities for dairy, juice and new age beverages. It comes in the sizes 250ml, 330ml and 500ml. The shape of the Pure-Pak Curve carton provides new graphic possibilities and a prominent space for product names, slogans or other messages. This new carton stands out confidently on the shelf. It comes in the sizes 500ml, 750ml and 1000ml
There are two basic printing methods available within Elopak: flexographic and lithographic.
Standard flexography is a highly efficient printing method, but there are certain limitations which must be taken into account during the initial design process in order to obtain the best results from this medium. Standard flexo is used mostly for designs containing large solid areas, bold, sans-serif type faces and course screen rulings (20 l/cm)
Through continuous investment in new generation, high quality nine-and-10-colour printing machines which feature automatic colour to colour registration; gearless drive systems; thin printing plates and sleeves for accurate plate mounting, our flexo print quality has improved significantly. Elopak introduced this flexo improvement as super flexo in 1995. The maximum screen ruling for super flexo is 34 l/cm which is sufficient for many design types.
For over 12 years, Elopak has been using offset printing for the highest print quality demands. Offset permits reproduction and printing of finer screen rulings and photographic images. Our sophisticated offset machines are equipped with UV (ultra violet) lamps between all printing units for fast ink curing which enables high-quality, high-speed printing on PE coated board.
UV-curing (drying) is a process which occurs when the inks are exposed to intense UV-light. Technically, UV curable inks offer many environmental and quality advantages, for instance increased abrasion and chemical resistance properties; they are non-flammable, non toxic and contain no solvents.
Solvent reduction (VOC's) and improved print quality continue to be key driving factors for the ongoing introduction of UV-flexo into our world-wide operations.
UV-inks do not dry until they are cured (exposed to UV light). They can be left on press overnight for example with no change to colour or performance. As a 100% solid system, UV-inks offer greater consistency in colour and viscosity and also sharper dot structure when compared to solvent based flexo inks.
UV-flexo inks are very similar to UV-offset inks although they are thinner (lower viscosity) and involve no water emulsification as is required with offset. Due to several small differences and a slightly thicker ink film, UV-flexo inks appear much glossier compared to UV-offset printing.
ELOPAK TECHNOLOGY CENTER
At the Elopak Technology Centre various properties are tested, such as filling performance, shelf life and off-taste during storage.
We have to ensure that the filling machine and packaging material protect the product for possible hazards and contamination. Packaging protects the product from the environment, and the level of protection is dependant on the barrier and mechanical properties of the packaging material.
The loss of vitamins and aromas, colour changes are parameters that need to be analysed very carefully. We must also satisfy the customer expectations of product quality during storage. An internal sensory panel of qualified assessors is used to verify an excellent sensory quality of food products filled in our package.
Plastic Systems
Elopak Plastic Systems offers plastic based packaging solutions to the dairy, juice and non-carbonated beverage industries. Elopak's offering comprises a fully integrated bottle supply system with graduated investment options. You can start with your own filler and we supply your PET or HDPE bottles, or you have the freedom to opt for a full "hole-through-wall" system. PLASTIC SYSTEMS CONCEPT Plastic Bottle Systems A complete and unique new offering of PET and HDPE bottle systems to the markets for dairy, juice and other non-carbonated beverages. Elopak Plastic Bottle Systems is offering a wide range of quality plastic packaging solutions for dairy, juice, water and other non-carbonated beverage products. A number options are available, based on PET, HDPE and PP mono- or multilayer materials, for fresh, extended shelf-life and aseptically filled products. Our goal is to create value for our customers by developing tailor-made solutions and supplying them in the shortest possible time in order to allow our customers fast entry to their markets. COMPLETE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS We are providing complete packaging solutions, not only products. We are generating business ideas, not only bottles. Based on the needs and requirements of our customers, Elopak Plastic Bottle Systems is offering complete plastic packaging solutions comprising one or more of the following features: Preliminary analysis, consultancy and systems evaluation Bottle and Closure Design Total systems supply and integration (blow moulding, filling/capping, labelling, handling equipment, and downstream solutions) Commissioning and running-in of the installation supplied Training of customer's operators Supply of preforms, caps and labels Technical Service and Maintenance Our one-stop-shopping offering is eliminating the hassle of having to deal with different suppliers, creating inefficiencies and high costs in production and supply. It also reduces the interface problems and ensures improved machinery utilisation and availability. OUR UNIQUE OFFERING Hole-Through-The-Wall Operation Elopak Bottle Systems is treating every plastic project opportunity as unique with the right mix of technology, design, engineering, materials, equipment and support. Unique is also our "Hole-trough-the-wall" offer: Elopak is entirely responsible for the production and supply of bottles "through-the-wall" to the customer's filling hall, thus saving delivery and logistic costs and ensuring just-in-time delivery of quality PET or HDPE bottles. UNIFILL A plastic portion packaging system for food and non-food products based on an innovative form-fill-seal machine concept. Introduction to Unifill Plastic Packaging System The Unifill System is an attractive, user-friendly system for plastic packaging of liquids and semi-liquids which complements the well established Pure-Pak®. It is a thermoform, fill and seal process for plastic containers with numerous applications for food and non-foods. Using a vertical thermoforming technique, two thin films of plastic sheet are pre-heated and formed into strips of monodose portion packs. The strips are then filled with liquid or semi-liquid product, the top is sealed and the strips are cut into individual shaped packages or sales units of 5 to 15 doses, depending on volume and shape - a truly innovative method of plastic packaging. PLASTIC SYSTEMS PRODUCTS Filling Machines Elopak Plastic Systems has engineered a range of bottle filling & capping machines for clean, ultra-clean and aseptic applications under the ELOFILL brand. Carton Systems Plastic Portion Pack Elopak Plastic Systems UNIFILL PLASTIC PORTION PACK Unifill in Brief There are few portion packaging formats available that match the sheer versatility of a Unifill package. Unifill's primary strength is its ability to mimic a brand's look, even a premium look, but without the costs normally associated with prestige packaging. It also brings distinctiveness, easy access and packaging economy. A powerful marketing armoury. Unifill Technology Unifill is based on a combination of two well-established technologies: the use of thermoformable plastic sheet in a form, fill and seal packaging system combined with the use of the blow-moulding system. These two technologies have been further developed and patented in unique and compact monobloc machines. FORM-FILL-SEAL MACHINES The standard Unifill machines are innovative, state-of-the-art, vertical thermoform-fill-seal machines that create uniquely shaped, multi-dimensional, single-serve portion packages from 1 to 150 ml. A range of filler types are available to meet different product characteristics and hygienic requirements. Unifill Form-Fill-Seal Machines Unifill is engineering, building, supplying and servicing state-off-the-art form-fill-seal machines for their extensive range of portion packaging. Concepts A variety of international packaging panels have recognised Unifill's contribution to the field of innovative and cost conscious packaging design and have presented packaging awards to Unifill: Oscars dell'Imballagio in Italy, Interphex Award in the United Kingdom and Oscar de l'Emballage in France. ELOPAK PLASTIC SYSTEMS – PLASTIC PACKAGING SOLUTIONS EPS offers a wide range of plastic packaging solutions for dairy, juice and non-carbonated beverage products. A number of options are available, based on PET, HDPE and PP materials, for fresh, extended and long shelf-life products. The company adopts a joint-venture approach, obtaining preferred access to selected best-in-class technology and enabling Elopak to offer a total systems process including blow moulding, filling/capping, labelling, handling equipment and downstream solutions. Under the brand name ELOFILL, Elopak has developed two compact filling machine types for plastic bottles: The Elofill Linear Aseptic 6000 for Aseptic Filling The machine is designed for aseptic filling of non-carbonated beverages and liquid dairy products with a capacity of 6000 bottles per hour with a filling volume of 200ml to 2000ml. The filler is for both PET and HPDE plastic bottles and is a completely enclosed machine with regards to aseptic design. The Elofill Rotary Clean Series The new fillers are designed for clean and ultra-clean filling of neck handled PET, HDPE and PP bottles. Speed can vary between 6'000 and 22'000 bottles/hour, depending on filler configuration and bottle size.
Elopak Plastic Systems offers plastic based packaging solutions to the dairy, juice and non-carbonated beverage industries.
Elopak's offering comprises a fully integrated bottle supply system with graduated investment options. You can start with your own filler and we supply your PET or HDPE bottles, or you have the freedom to opt for a full "hole-through-wall" system.
A complete and unique new offering of PET and HDPE bottle systems to the markets for dairy, juice and other non-carbonated beverages.
Elopak Plastic Bottle Systems is offering a wide range of quality plastic packaging solutions for dairy, juice, water and other non-carbonated beverage products. A number options are available, based on PET, HDPE and PP mono- or multilayer materials, for fresh, extended shelf-life and aseptically filled products.
Our goal is to create value for our customers by developing tailor-made solutions and supplying them in the shortest possible time in order to allow our customers fast entry to their markets.
We are providing complete packaging solutions, not only products. We are generating business ideas, not only bottles.
Based on the needs and requirements of our customers, Elopak Plastic Bottle Systems is offering complete plastic packaging solutions comprising one or more of the following features: Preliminary analysis, consultancy and systems evaluation
Bottle and Closure Design
Total systems supply and integration (blow moulding, filling/capping, labelling, handling equipment, and downstream solutions)
Technical Service and Maintenance
Our one-stop-shopping offering is eliminating the hassle of having to deal with different suppliers, creating inefficiencies and high costs in production and supply. It also reduces the interface problems and ensures improved machinery utilisation and availability.
OUR UNIQUE OFFERING
Hole-Through-The-Wall Operation
Elopak Bottle Systems is treating every plastic project opportunity as unique with the right mix of technology, design, engineering, materials, equipment and support.
Unique is also our "Hole-trough-the-wall" offer: Elopak is entirely responsible for the production and supply of bottles "through-the-wall" to the customer's filling hall, thus saving delivery and logistic costs and ensuring just-in-time delivery of quality PET or HDPE bottles.
A plastic portion packaging system for food and non-food products based on an innovative form-fill-seal machine concept.
The Unifill System is an attractive, user-friendly system for plastic packaging of liquids and semi-liquids which complements the well established Pure-Pak®.
It is a thermoform, fill and seal process for plastic containers with numerous applications for food and non-foods.
Using a vertical thermoforming technique, two thin films of plastic sheet are pre-heated and formed into strips of monodose portion packs. The strips are then filled with liquid or semi-liquid product, the top is sealed and the strips are cut into individual shaped packages or sales units of 5 to 15 doses, depending on volume and shape - a truly innovative method of plastic packaging.
Elopak Plastic Systems has engineered a range of bottle filling & capping machines for clean, ultra-clean and aseptic applications under the ELOFILL brand.
Unifill in Brief
There are few portion packaging formats available that match the sheer versatility of a Unifill package. Unifill's primary strength is its ability to mimic a brand's look, even a premium look, but without the costs normally associated with prestige packaging. It also brings distinctiveness, easy access and packaging economy. A powerful marketing armoury.
Unifill Technology
Unifill is based on a combination of two well-established technologies: the use of thermoformable plastic sheet in a form, fill and seal packaging system combined with the use of the blow-moulding system. These two technologies have been further developed and patented in unique and compact monobloc machines.
The standard Unifill machines are innovative, state-of-the-art, vertical thermoform-fill-seal machines that create uniquely shaped, multi-dimensional, single-serve portion packages from 1 to 150 ml. A range of filler types are available to meet different product characteristics and hygienic requirements.
Unifill is engineering, building, supplying and servicing state-off-the-art form-fill-seal machines for their extensive range of portion packaging.
Concepts
A variety of international packaging panels have recognised Unifill's contribution to the field of innovative and cost conscious packaging design and have presented packaging awards to Unifill: Oscars dell'Imballagio in Italy, Interphex Award in the United Kingdom and Oscar de l'Emballage in France.
EPS offers a wide range of plastic packaging solutions for dairy, juice and non-carbonated beverage products. A number of options are available, based on PET, HDPE and PP materials, for fresh, extended and long shelf-life products. The company adopts a joint-venture approach, obtaining preferred access to selected best-in-class technology and enabling Elopak to offer a total systems process including blow moulding, filling/capping, labelling, handling equipment and downstream solutions.
Under the brand name ELOFILL, Elopak has developed two compact filling machine types for plastic bottles:
The machine is designed for aseptic filling of non-carbonated beverages and liquid dairy products with a capacity of 6000 bottles per hour with a filling volume of 200ml to 2000ml.
The filler is for both PET and HPDE plastic bottles and is a completely enclosed machine with regards to aseptic design.
The Elofill Rotary Clean Series
The new fillers are designed for clean and ultra-clean filling of neck handled PET, HDPE and PP bottles. Speed can vary between 6'000 and 22'000 bottles/hour, depending on filler configuration and bottle size.
Filled Products
Elopak offers business partnerships by supplying original, attractive packaging that are functional for the consumer. Offering both carton and plastic packaging, Elopak is one of the leaders for chilled dairy packaging solutions and juice packaging solutions. Packages from Elopak have also proven to be brilliant solutions for wine and water as well as for liquid foods such as soups and desserts. The Pure-Pak® carton has for many years been the symbol for high quality fresh products. By improving the functionality and modernising the look of this carton Elopak can now offer a long range of new attractive and convenient packages. Elopak Packaging Possibilities and Product Profiles Take a closer look at the vast possibilities Elopak's packaging solutions can offer for the Dairy, Juice and Liquid Food segments! In these sections you will also find a series of profiles on different products filled in cartons, PET and HDPE bottles from Elopak. These Product Profiles can also be downloaded as PDF files. Dairy Juice Liquid Food DAIRY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS The Market The dairy market has stabilized its volume in millions of litres throughout Europe, while experiencing marginal growth in units. The growth in units is in the added-value dairy segment and smaller pack sizes. Private labels have made significant inroads in the dairy market, resulting in tremendous pressure on consumer prices and customer margins. Elopak is committed to delivering cost-competitive packaging solutions with a clear value proposition of freshness quality. Package and Product Harmony More than any other package in the dairy food industry, the Pure-Pak® carton reflects the perfect harmony between package and product. It's a symbol of high quality fresh dairy products. The Pure-Pak® carton preserves freshness better than any other competitive system due to our ultra clean technology and a variety of board barriers, which protect the light-sensitive vitamins of fresh milk. Branding Packaging is an intrinsic part of the brand identity. The Pure-Pak® carton delivers on consumer expectations of natural dairy taste and freshness, and has a unique natural appeal. Milk & Milk Based Fermented Milk & Yoghurts Whey Based Drinks Extended Shelf Life JUICE AND JUICE BASED DRINKS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS The Market The juice market continues to grow in millions of litres and in units due to dynamic growth of premium fresh and premium ambient juices throughout Europe. Furthermore, new fresh juice products such as a mix of juice and milk have also experienced significant growth. Package and Product Harmony More than any other package in the premium juice market the Pure-Pak® carton reflects the perfect harmony between package and product. It’s a symbol of high quality juice products. The Pure-Pak® carton offers the very best barrier board solutions and tight seals to provide opacity and colour of premium juices. Branding Building strong brand identity is the name of the game in today’s dynamic juice market. Packaging is an intrinsic part of the brand identity. Whether it is fresh or aseptic premium juice, Elopak offers packaging solutions that enhance image, freshness, high quality, and support premium juice positioning Juice and Juice Based Drinks LIQUID FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS The Market There is a large number of emerging new liquid food products in Europe such as new creams, soups, creamy soups, liquid desserts and yoghurts, neutraceutical and functional food, new cereal beverages, ices coffees and teas. Natural taste, freshness and product quality are the key attributes for most of these products. Elopak is partnering with key customers to develop new technologies and adapt existing ones for processing and filling new liquid food products. Package and Product Harmony The Pure-Pak® carton reflects the perfect harmony between package and product. It’s a symbol of high quality for new liquid food products, while protecting product integrity and functionality. Branding Packaging is an intrinsic part of the brand identity. The Pure-Pak® carton, always associated with natural taste, natural freshness and natural appeal, has made a significant impact on the new liquid food market segment. Liquid Eggs Wine & Alcohol Water Soups Edible Oil Other
Elopak offers business partnerships by supplying original, attractive packaging that are functional for the consumer. Offering both carton and plastic packaging, Elopak is one of the leaders for chilled dairy packaging solutions and juice packaging solutions. Packages from Elopak have also proven to be brilliant solutions for wine and water as well as for liquid foods such as soups and desserts.
The Pure-Pak® carton has for many years been the symbol for high quality fresh products. By improving the functionality and modernising the look of this carton Elopak can now offer a long range of new attractive and convenient packages.
Elopak Packaging Possibilities and Product Profiles
Take a closer look at the vast possibilities Elopak's packaging solutions can offer for the Dairy, Juice and Liquid Food segments! In these sections you will also find a series of profiles on different products filled in cartons, PET and HDPE bottles from Elopak. These Product Profiles can also be downloaded as PDF files.
The Market
The dairy market has stabilized its volume in millions of litres throughout Europe, while experiencing marginal growth in units. The growth in units is in the added-value dairy segment and smaller pack sizes. Private labels have made significant inroads in the dairy market, resulting in tremendous pressure on consumer prices and customer margins. Elopak is committed to delivering cost-competitive packaging solutions with a clear value proposition of freshness quality.
Package and Product Harmony
More than any other package in the dairy food industry, the Pure-Pak® carton reflects the perfect harmony between package and product. It's a symbol of high quality fresh dairy products. The Pure-Pak® carton preserves freshness better than any other competitive system due to our ultra clean technology and a variety of board barriers, which protect the light-sensitive vitamins of fresh milk.
Branding
Packaging is an intrinsic part of the brand identity. The Pure-Pak® carton delivers on consumer expectations of natural dairy taste and freshness, and has a unique natural appeal.
The juice market continues to grow in millions of litres and in units due to dynamic growth of premium fresh and premium ambient juices throughout Europe. Furthermore, new fresh juice products such as a mix of juice and milk have also experienced significant growth.
More than any other package in the premium juice market the Pure-Pak® carton reflects the perfect harmony between package and product. It’s a symbol of high quality juice products. The Pure-Pak® carton offers the very best barrier board solutions and tight seals to provide opacity and colour of premium juices.
Building strong brand identity is the name of the game in today’s dynamic juice market. Packaging is an intrinsic part of the brand identity. Whether it is fresh or aseptic premium juice, Elopak offers packaging solutions that enhance image, freshness, high quality, and support premium juice positioning
There is a large number of emerging new liquid food products in Europe such as new creams, soups, creamy soups, liquid desserts and yoghurts, neutraceutical and functional food, new cereal beverages, ices coffees and teas. Natural taste, freshness and product quality are the key attributes for most of these products. Elopak is partnering with key customers to develop new technologies and adapt existing ones for processing and filling new liquid food products.
The Pure-Pak® carton reflects the perfect harmony between package and product. It’s a symbol of high quality for new liquid food products, while protecting product integrity and functionality.
Packaging is an intrinsic part of the brand identity. The Pure-Pak® carton, always associated with natural taste, natural freshness and natural appeal, has made a significant impact on the new liquid food market segment.
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